Motorola Moto G 1st and 2nd Gen Android update news

The Motorola Moto G 1st Gen and Motorola Moto G 2nd Gen have now received the Android Lollipop update. Below you can read a breakdown of the major carriers and their progress with the current rollout. Find out all of the latest Motorola Moto G Android update news below.

The Android 5.0.2 update to the Moto G 2014 is rolling out over-the-air. Android Lollipop brings a number of new additions to the omnipresent smartphone operating system, such as improved security features, better battery life, and the long-awaited lock screen notifications. Head to Settings > About Phone > Software Update and see if your Moto G (2014) is ready for the latest update.

Motorola's vice president of product sales and operations David Schuster initially stated that Android 5.1 was headed to the Moto G (2nd Gen) in China, but later revealed this information was incorrect. There has been no further update on when the Moto G (2nd Gen) will get 5.1 Lollipop.

Moto G 2nd Gen Android Marshmallow update

The Moto G 2nd Gen Android Marshmallow update is not yet available. Android Marshmallow is expected to launch globally in Q3, 2015. We will let you know when we learn more.

Verizon Moto G 2nd Gen Android update

The Moto G 2nd Gen Android 5.0.2 update is rolling out for Verizon users. Head to Settings > About Phone > System Updates to get it.

Moto G 1st Gen Android Update news

Moto G 1st Gen

Android 5.0

Android 5.0.1

Android 5.0.2

Android 5.1

Android 5.1.1

Android Marshmallow

Verizon

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Yes

No

No

No

T-Mobile

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Yes

No

No

No

AT&T

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Yes

No

No

No

Sprint

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Yes

No

No

No

The latest official news on the status of the Motorola Moto G Android 5.1 update is from July 1. Motorola's vice president of product sales and operations David Schuster confirmed that it was being worked on, but we haven't received any further information since then.

Moto G 1st Gen Android Marshmallow update

The Moto G 1st Gen Android Marshmallow update is not yet available. Android Marshmallow is expected to launch globally in Q3, 2015. We will let you know when we learn more.

Verizon Moto G 1st Gen Android update

The Moto G Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update is rolling out in the UK at last. As always, an update from Motorola Update Services teased the rollout a few days before the OTA went live. If you've got a Moto G (2013) and want to see if the update is waiting for you, go to Settings > About Phone > System Updates and do the button mash.